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Colorado Rancher Gifts Patrol Car to Son of Fallen Deputy

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The son of a fallen deputy in Greeley, Colorado was given his father's car after a generous man bought the car at auction. Deputy Sam Brownlee lost his life in November 2010 during a shootout while on duty. After five years, Brownlee's vehicle went to a public auction, the proceeds of which will go towards the Concerns of Police Survivors, an organization that benefits the families of fallen officers. The auction, which occurred on Wednesday greatly surpassing the value of the car. Although Brownlee's son Tanner, who was 15 at the time of his father's death, he attempted to purchase the car when a man named Steve Wells won the high bid with $60,000. After accepting the keys, Wells turned to Tanner who was in the crowd and said, "Tanner, here's your car," and handed the keys over.

Added on the 14/05/2015 13:06:57 - Copyright : Wochit

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